Malagacy's Pre-Sale Work Caught Young's Attention
Prominent agent Steve Young recalls purchasing Rebel Stakes (G2) winner Malagacy at the 2016 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training.
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Derby Hopeful Beasley Brings Back Memories
In the days to come, Beasley's connections hope he'll take them full circle to a certain racetrack on a certain Saturday in May—where 24 years ago, owner Lee Lewis and trainer Mark Hennig found themselves with their only Kentucky Derby (G1) starter.
Darby Dan Back on the Derby Trail
Throughout the 1960s and ‘70s, the name Darby Dan Farm and the Galbreath family were synonymous with the Triple Crown, especially the Kentucky Derby.
The Final Score: Maclean's Music Tops List
Last year, we undertook a review of the prospects of stallions with first 2-year-olds of 2016. The series focused on pedigree and biomechanical values as well as on our impressions of how their offspring performed at the juvenile sales.
Sumaya Stables' Malagacy Romps at Gulfstream
The 3-year-old Shackleford colt scored by 15 lengths under Javier Castellano over a muddy track.
Dialed In Holds Off Union Rags in Freshman Sire Race
Darby Dan Farm's freshman sire Dialed In held onto the title of leading North American first-crop sire, which he claimed after moving past Lane End's Union Rags in late November.
Looking Ahead for Yearling Value
Using 2016 sales to find mid-market opportunity
Tapit's Fee Held at $300,000
Gainesway released its 2017 fees Nov. 10, which includes a reduced fee to $85,000 for Empire Maker.
Darby Dan Sets 2017 Stud Fees
Dialed In and Shackleford set at $15,000.
Gainesway Colts Among Hips to Watch
Colts by leading sire Tapit and his son Tapizar, third on this year’s first-crop sire list, are among the top horses to watch when the three-day Fasig-Tipton October sale launches Oct. 24.
Record Gross, Average Up at Arqana Day 1
- By Ron Mitchell
Average of €70,912 ($77,900) represents 14.7% gain
Anchor Down Scorches Kelso Field
Alto Racing’s 2-1 favorite Anchor Down zipped along on the front end and went gate to wire for an impressive two-length victory in the Kelso Handicap (gr. II), just missing the track record for the one-turn mile.
To Honor and Serve Gets First Stakes Winner
Steps to Heaven wins Oct. 2 in Panama
Halfway Home and Rounding Third
In order to give some insight into what buyers might expect from how the freshmen sires of 2016 are doing, we’ve come up with some statistical compilations to project where they might be long-term.
Jay Wow First Winner for Jersey Town
Presque Isle Downs juvenile victor Jay Wow became the first winner for Darby Dan Farm sire Jersey Town July 6.
Little Nappy is Shackleford's First Winner
Colt won a 4 1/2-furlong maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park by a nose May 27.
Gainesway's Tapizar Has First Winner
Gainesway's grade I-winning freshman stallion Tapizar got his first winner May 26 in a $40,000 maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park.
F-T Under Tack Show Works Begin in Rain
With steady rain falling, the under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale began May 17, with two juveniles sharing the top eighth of a mile workout time of :10 and four equaling the best quarter-mile time of :21 3/5.
Firing Line, Masochistic Aim for Del Mar
Two of Southern California's standout horses of 2015 took early steps toward their season debuts May 10 at Santa Anita Park, and both figure to return to racing sometime over the summer at Del Mar.
First Starters for Stay Thirsty, Shackleford
Thirstforlife to make first start in Churchill Downs stakes.
OBS Sale Opens on Strong Note
Topped by an Into Mischief colt bought by Spendthrift Farm for $335,000, the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.’s April sale of 2-year-olds in training began on a strong note April 19, with across-the-board increases in gross, average, and median prices.
First Winner for To Honor and Serve
Gainesway stallion To Honor and Serve was represented by his first winner April 19 when his first starter, French General, won his debut in the second race at Turf Paradise.
Shackleford Colt Flashes Speed in OBS Work
During the April 14 under tack session for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co’s spring 2-year-olds in training sale, a son of Shackleford breezed a quarter-mile in :20 2/5, the fastest at the distance so far during the first four of six workout sessions.
Fastest OBS Work Times Equaled
Workouts for next week's Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's April spring sale of 2-year-olds in training continued April 12, with three horses equaling the fastest breeze time for an eighth of a mile.
Freshman Sires of 2016: Conclusion
Judging by how they looked at Gulfstream and Ocala, the seven by Hansen left little doubt that he will help establish Tapit as an emerging sire-of-sires.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Bizzy Caroline | Kenneth G. McPeek |
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| Dream Peace (IRE) | Chad C. Brown |
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| Gallant Fields | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. |
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| Golddigger's Boy | Ramon Preciado |
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| Halo Dolly | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| Hessonite | David G. Donk |
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| Hit It Rich | Claude R. McGaughey III |
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| I'm A Dreamer (IRE) | David Simcock |
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| Isn't He Perfect | Eugene Reiff |
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| Jersey Town | Barclay Tagg |
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| Nahrain (GB) | Roger Varian |
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| Pacific Ocean | Kelly J. Breen |
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| Shackleford | Dale L. Romans |
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| Starformer | William I. Mott |
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| Tapizar | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| To Honor and Serve | William I. Mott |
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| Trickmeister | Daniel J. Lopez |
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| Zagora (FR) | Chad C. Brown |
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